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The cost of petrol vs. electric cars as fuel prices soar
High oil prices mean drivers of petrol cars are now spending more to run their vehicle than those who have gone electric. Analysis by The Electric Car Scheme showed the annual cost of fuelling the typical petrol car has risen to £1,353 in…
Ferrari's all-electric vehicle gets off to a sputtering start in China (RACE:NYSE)
Ferrari N.V. (RACE) is off to a rocky start with the Luce electric vehicle, with social media posts and industry reviews mocking the design for looking like much less expensive EVs like the Nissan Leaf and the numerous Chinese EV…
I drove seven electric cars in one day and my favourite beat the Jaecoo and Nissan
Christopher Sharp with the Smart #1 The Smart #1 isn't an inherently offensive proposition. It's a small electric car with a big boot and decent range on paper of around 190 to just over 273 miles. To drive, it operates much like any other electric…
BYD is bringing its 5-min 'Flash' electric car charging to Canada
BYD is preparing to bring its megawatt “Flash Charging” network, which can add about 250 miles (400 km) of range in 5 minutes, to Canada – the first confirmed deployment in North America. The plan was revealed through a new BYD…
I drove seven EVs in a day and my clear favourite costs less than £35k
Electric cars are more common on Britain's roads than ever, with virtually every major manufacturer producing at least one model, if not several. These range from SUVs and estates to hatchbacks, city cars, and even sports cars. A selection of…
Hong Kong's Five-Year Plan is needed to navigate the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Hong Kong is set to launch a two-month public consultation on June 15 for its maiden Five-Year Plan. As announced by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on June 9, the blueprint aims to better align the city's economic and social development with…
Stock Connect trades robust amid CSRC's cross-border crackdown, HKEX chief executive says
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (0388) has taken measures against illegal cross-border securities operations, while trading through Stock Connect remains unrestricted, said its chief executive Bonnie Chan Yi-ting. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT…
BYD looking to take over existing factory for second European EV plant, executive says
BERLIN, June 10: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is looking to take over an existing factory in southern Europe for its second assembly plant on the continent, with Spain among the countries on its shortlist, a top executive said on Wednesday.
Ford's Next Supervan Could Ditch The EV Powertrain For A Gas Engine
Ford's Demonstrator vehicles are wicked works of electrified machinery engineered to go fast and break records. The Supervan 4.2, F-150 Lightning Supertruck, and Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 all came about to be development test beds and, perhaps more…
BYD powers past Geely as oil shock charges up global EV demand
The global energy crisis has helped propel BYD back into pole position in China's automotive sector, allowing it to regain ground on Geely Auto as demand for battery-powered vehicles accelerates worldwide. The Shenzhen-based electric vehicle (EV)…
As Japanese and Korean giants move upmarket, China's MLCC firms see their chance
As demand for AI servers soars, leading Japanese and South Korean multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) makers are shifting further upmarket, opening the door for Chinese competitors to gain share in lower-end segments despite lagging their rivals in…
Europe's bet on Chinese EV joint ventures may be solving yesterday's problem
Shocked by China's surge in electric vehicles (EVs) following the pandemic, European politicians have since pushed Chinese carmakers to set up joint ventures on the continent and transfer technology to their Western peers. The demand is so familiar…
Federation of Hong Kong Foshan Associations leads young innovators to Foshan's high-tech hubs
A delegation of over 30 young Hong Kong technology entrepreneurs and executives, led by the president of the Federation of Hong Kong Foshan Associations Adrian Cheng Chi-kong and the chairman of the Federation So Cheung‑wing, visited…
China's Changchun unveils auto revamp plan, seeks BYD and Xiaomi to boost EV push
China's northeastern city of Changchun, home to the country's oldest automaker FAW Group, has released a draft plan through 2030 to revamp its decades-old auto sector, aiming to attract electric-vehicle makers such as BYD (1211) and Xiaomi (1810).
Struggling German auto supplier Bosch pivots to robots
German industrial giant Bosch said Wednesday it will step up efforts in the field of humanoid robotics as its traditional auto business comes under increasing pressure. The world's biggest auto supplier, Bosch makes everything from braking systems…
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